Healthpeak Properties Q2 2025: Navigating Contradictions in Capital Raising, Occupancy Trends, and M&A Impact

Capital raising concerns in life science sector, occupancy trends in life science segment, investment strategy and acquisition timing, M&A activity and demand impact, credit risk tenants and capital raising are the key contradictions discussed in Healthpeak Properties, Inc.'s latest 2025Q2 earnings call.



Financial Performance and Segment Growth:
- Healthpeak Properties reported FFO as adjusted of $0.46 per share and AFFO of $0.44 per share for the second quarter, with a total portfolio same-store growth of 3.5%.
- The CCRC business experienced same-store growth of 8.6%, driven by a 5% rate growth and higher entrance fee sales.
- Growth was credited to strategic decisions to increase affordability and broaden the demand pool.

Outpatient Medical Segment Strength:
- The outpatient medical segment achieved 85% tenant retention and a positive rent mark-to-market of 6%, with same-store cash NOI growth of 3.9%.
- Robust demand was driven by aging population trends and consumer preference for convenient lower-cost settings.
- The company plans to expand in core markets, leveraging its concentration strategy and strong tenant relationships.

Life Science Segment Challenges and Opportunities:
- Life science occupancy declined by 150 basis points, with tenant exits attributed to unsuccessful capital raises and unsuccessful science.
- Despite challenges, the segment exhibited positive rent mark-to-market of 6% and tenant retention of 87%.
- The company expects opportunities to arise from distressed situations once capital markets stabilize, supported by recent M&A deals and regulatory changes.

Operational and AI Strategy:
- Healthpeak completed an enterprise-wide technology upgrade, enhancing data integration, productivity, and AI capabilities.
- The company is implementing AI tools to optimize operations and enhance visibility, aiming for consistent performance and streamlined processes.
- These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to differentiate their platform and capture investment and leasing opportunities.